amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈme-nə-tē  -ˈmē- 

plural amenities

1

: something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment

hotels with modern amenities

providing residents with the basic amenities

2

usually amenities : something (such as a conventional social gesture) that promotes smoothness or pleasantness in social relationships

maintaining social amenities

3

a

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

b(1)

: the attractiveness and value of real estate or of a residential structure

(2)

: a feature conducive to such attractiveness and value

Synonyms

• gesture
• courtesy

Examples of amenity in a Sentence

The hotel has every amenity you could want.

an unhappy, bickering couple who, at least in public, observe all the amenities of polite behavior

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s loaded with amenities, with six decks, eight staterooms, a private cinema, infinity pool and helipad. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025

Decked out in the hotel's signature warm woods and lush fabrics, the king-sized suite features an expansive living room; a deep, limestone soaking tub; and complimentary Balmain bath amenities. —Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025

Each family is tasked with navigating the challenges that come with living off the land without any modern amenities. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Others court employees with improved amenities and greater schedule autonomy, aiming to make office time more appealing than mandatory. —Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English amenite, from Latin amoenitat-, amoenitas, from amoenus pleasant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Rhymes for amenity

• obscenity
• serenity
• lenity

Kids Definition

amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈmen-ət-ē  -ˈmē-nət- 

plural amenities

1

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

2

: something (as good manners or household appliances) that makes life easier or more pleasant

—usually used in plural